Russell Investments Tax-Exempt High Yield Bond Fund (RTHAX) Alternatives
Russell Investments Tax-Exempt High Yield Bond Fund (RTHAX) belongs to the High Yield Muni category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with RTHAX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to RTHAX
RTHAX charges 0.89% annually. Among mutual funds in the High Yield Muni category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among RTHAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Allocation Target Shares Series E Portfo... | 0.11% | Aug 3, 2014 | RTHAX vs BATEX | |
| Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund Class... | 0.18% | May 9, 2007 | RTHAX vs EWHYX | |
| American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund Class F-3 | 0.31% | Jan 27, 2017 | RTHAX vs HIMFX | |
| American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund Class F-2 | 0.42% | Aug 1, 2008 | RTHAX vs AHMFX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Income Municipal B... | 0.50% | Jun 14, 2015 | RTHAX vs SDHIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RTHAX
Among mutual funds in the High Yield Muni category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counterpoint Tactical Municipal Fund | 83 | Jun 10, 2018 | RTHAX vs TMNIX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Income Municipal B... | 70 | Jun 14, 2015 | RTHAX vs SDHIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Tax Free High Yield Fund | 65 | Feb 28, 1985 | RTHAX vs PRFHX | |
| Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | 54 | Sep 29, 2015 | RTHAX vs ISHYX | |
| AB Municipal Income Shares | 43 | Aug 31, 2010 | RTHAX vs MISHX |
Top Performing RTHAX Alternatives (YTD)
RTHAX alternatives from the High Yield Muni category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund | 3.79% | Nov 19, 2003 | RTHAX vs NMZ | |
| T. Rowe Price Tax Free High Yield Fund | 0.17% | Feb 28, 1985 | RTHAX vs PRFHX | |
| Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | 0.13% | Sep 29, 2015 | RTHAX vs ISHYX | |
| Redwood Managed Municipal Income Fund | 0.01% | Mar 8, 2017 | RTHAX vs RWMIX | |
| Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund Class... | 0.00% | May 9, 2007 | RTHAX vs EWHYX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RTHAX
RTHAX alternatives from the High Yield Muni category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counterpoint Tactical Municipal Fund | 2.35% | Jun 10, 2018 | RTHAX vs TMNIX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Income Municipal B... | 3.46% | Jun 14, 2015 | RTHAX vs SDHIX | |
| Nuveen Short Duration High Yield Municipal Bond Fu... | 3.77% | Jan 31, 2013 | RTHAX vs NVHIX | |
| Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | 3.83% | Sep 29, 2015 | RTHAX vs ISHYX | |
| Redwood Managed Municipal Income Fund | 3.89% | Mar 8, 2017 | RTHAX vs RWMIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RTHAX
RTHAX alternatives from the High Yield Muni category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counterpoint Tactical Municipal Fund | -2.21% | Jun 10, 2018 | RTHAX vs TMNIX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Income Municipal B... | -3.22% | Jun 14, 2015 | RTHAX vs SDHIX | |
| Nuveen Short Duration High Yield Municipal Bond Fu... | -3.63% | Jan 31, 2013 | RTHAX vs NVHIX | |
| Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | -3.79% | Sep 29, 2015 | RTHAX vs ISHYX | |
| abrdn Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | -3.81% | May 30, 2013 | RTHAX vs AHYMX |
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Often Compared With RTHAX
What investors most often compare with RTHAX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund | High Yield Muni | 38 | -0.51% | Sep 25, 1994 | RTHAX vs AMHIX |
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